Do You Really Have Free Will or Are You Just Programmed? Ep. 16

Send us Fan MailGo deep with the guys on this Unhinged episode of Broken Perspective. Colby and Jeff brought on friends Scott and Don Knerl (Novey) to draw random questions about life and so much more. If you enjoy philosophical questions, funny stories, and love hearing interesting thought experiments, then this episode is for you. FOLLOW USInstagram at https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/228sQpfWompV0NB7L3N3un?si=GVTKAhM7Sh-NG4cAXbbKKw&nd=1&dlsi=21ed33cf06e6407bhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broken-perspective/id1888880739Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailBroken Perspective hosts Colby and Jeff stray from their normal format and choose to draw random questions to discuss with friends Rich Hartman and Jeff Kozak. Somehow the guys managed to keep this episode tame until Colby rambled some interesting theories at the end of the show. You might want to stay for the end if you got the time. Let us know what you think about he format and what you took away. FOLLOW USInstagram at https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/228sQpfWompV0NB7L3N3un?si=GVTKAhM7Sh-NG4cAXbbKKw&nd=1&dlsi=21ed33cf06e6407bhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broken-perspective/id1888880739Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailHow much of your life is actually your choice?In this episode of Broken Perspective, Colby and Jeff dive into **free will, determinism, personal responsibility, and the forces that shape who we become**. From genetics and childhood upbringing to parenting, social media, relationships, morality, faith, and the decisions we make as adults—how much control do we really have?The conversation gets uncomfortable as we explore where influence ends and accountability begins, whether your circumstances can excuse your actions, how responsibility changes freedom, and how the Christian idea of God having a plan fits alongside human free will.Are we products of our environment—or are we ultimately responsible for what we do with the hand we've been dealt?**Topics:** Free Will • Determinism • Personal Responsibility • Psychology • Parenting • Social Influence • Accountability • Christian Faith • Morality • PhilosophyFOLLOW USInstagram at https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/228sQpfWompV0NB7L3N3un?si=GVTKAhM7Sh-NG4cAXbbKKw&nd=1&dlsi=21ed33cf06e6407bhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broken-perspective/id1888880739Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailWhat if some of your strongest beliefs aren’t actually yours—but the result of the people you surround yourself with?In this episode of Broken Perspective, we dive into groupthink, confirmation bias, and the pressure to conform, exploring how our friends, professions, social media algorithms, and culture can shape what we believe. From law enforcement and controversial technology like Flock Cameras to politics, sports, parenting, and everyday life, we ask a bigger question: Are you willing to challenge your own beliefs—or just looking for people who agree with you?Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailFor most people, stories involving drugs, guns, police, prison and violence sound like the worst moments of someone’s life.For Jason Hughes, they were just childhood.Jason grew up surrounded by a world he didn’t fully understand was abnormal. His mother dealt drugs. His father was largely absent. He moved constantly, watched violence unfold around him, had guns pointed at him during a robbery, and was once given drugs to hide in his pocket because his mom believed the police wouldn’t search a kid.His grandfather even told him that one day he would follow in their footsteps.After all, it was the “family business.”But Jason’s life took a different direction.In this episode, Jason takes us inside a childhood filled with stories that are sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes unbelievable, and—somehow—occasionally hilarious. More importantly, he shares how meeting the right people exposed him to a completely different way of living and helped shape the husband, father and man he would eventually become.We talk about breaking generational cycles, finding positive role models, fatherhood, forgiveness, personal responsibility, and the strange realization that sometimes you don’t recognize how abnormal your childhood was until you’re old enough to look back at it.And because this is Broken Perspective, we also somehow find our way into competitive laser tag, magic, growing up in the ’90s, and plenty of laughs along the way.This isn’t a story about allowing your past to define you.It’s about realizing you get to decide what happens next.Drugs, Violence & the Childhood I Called Normal🎙️ A new episode of Broken Perspective.Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many first responders struggle long after the critical incident is over?In Episode 13 of Broken Perspective, licensed therapist Melissa Freitas, LMFT shares the hidden truth about trauma, PTSD, burnout, cumulative stress, and why unresolved trauma often appears as anger, isolation, anxiety, or emotional numbness.Whether you're in law enforcement, fire service, EMS, the military, or simply trying to understand how trauma affects the mind, this conversation offers practical insight into healing, resilience, and building a life beyond the job.Topics include:• PTSD vs. cumulative trauma• Why overtime can become a coping mechanism• Childhood trauma and first responders• Burnout, retirement, and identity loss• Healthy ways to process trauma• How family and friendships protect mental healthIf this conversation helped you, subscribe for more honest conversations that challenge perspectives and help people grow.FOLLOW USInstagram at https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/228sQpfWompV0NB7L3N3un?si=GVTKAhM7Sh-NG4cAXbbKKw&nd=1&dlsi=21ed33cf06e6407bhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broken-perspective/id1888880739Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailStop wasting time and just be you up front! This next episode is all about making friends as an adult, maintaining those relationships, and all the challenges along the way. If you've ever felt like navigating friendships as an adult is challenging then this episode is for you! #Adultfriendships #Friends #relationships #adulting #Podcast Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Broken Perspective Podcast, we sit down with Don Erik and Jocelyn Wolff to talk about what really matters when life gets busy.From losing a business and rebuilding from scratch to navigating marriage, entrepreneurship, parenting, faith, and family, they share the lessons that shaped who they are today. This isn't a conversation about construction.It's about building something much more important—a marriage that lasts, raising resilient kids, overcoming setbacks, and finding purpose through life's hardest seasons.Whether you're a business owner, parent, spouse, or simply trying to build a meaningful life, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom, honest stories, and powerful perspectives.In this episode we discuss:* Building a successful marriage while running a business* Parenting in today's world* Raising kids with character and integrity* Faith during life's biggest setbacks* Entrepreneurship and overcoming failure* Why youth sports matter* Communication, marriage counseling, and personal growth* Leading your family through difficult seasonsIf you enjoy conversations about leadership, relationships, personal growth, parenting, faith, and entrepreneurship, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Subscribe for more conversations that challenge perspectives and help us all become better people.FOLLOW USInstagram at https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/228sQpfWompV0NB7L3N3un?si=GVTKAhM7Sh-NG4cAXbbKKw&nd=1&dlsi=21ed33cf06e6407bhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broken-perspective/id1888880739Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailRelationships aren't failing because people suddenly stopped caring.They're failing because communication breaks down, trust slowly erodes, life gets busy, and many couples never learn how to navigate the hard seasons together.In this episode of Broken Perspective, we sit down with licensed therapist Danielle Riele to talk about modern dating, marriage, communication, trust, parenting, first responder relationships, and the social media advice that may be doing more harm than good.We discuss:• Why so many couples say they've "grown apart"• The hidden trust issues that quietly damage relationships• Communication mistakes men and women commonly make• Why modern dating feels harder than ever• Social media relationship advice Danielle strongly disagrees with• Midlife challenges, parenting, and staying connected through life's busiest seasons• How first responder careers impact marriages and family life• Practical ways to strengthen your relationship before it reaches a breaking pointThis conversation is packed with real-world insight, practical advice, and plenty of laughs along the way.Whether you're single, dating, married, or somewhere in between, there's something in this episode for you.FOLLOW USInstagram at https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast/#BrokenPerspective #Marriage #Relationships #Dating #Communication #MentalHealth #Therapy #SelfImprovement #PodcastAppreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailMost people know Dave Bass as the Mayor of Rocklin. Others know him as a prosecutor, veteran, or recent candidate for Placer County Judge.In this episode, we go beyond the titles and talk about the journey that got him there. From growing up in the East Bay and serving in the Coast Guard to prosecuting complex fraud cases and leading one of California's fastest-growing cities, Dave shares lessons on leadership, accountability, public service, and the realities of the justice system.We also dive into crime, mental health diversion, housing mandates, local government, and what the public often doesn't see behind the scenes.FOLLOW USInstagram at https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/228sQpfWompV0NB7L3N3un?si=GVTKAhM7Sh-NG4cAXbbKKw&nd=1&dlsi=21ed33cf06e6407bhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broken-perspective/id1888880739Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr